A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4178974 Details
Epoch: 193 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4180903 epoch_slot_no: 12103 block_no: 4178797 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-05-18 16:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x541c09ab00a5ff9af27c25c08ab6dc68108fe05414c6dd7b3158e21cb6bc00dcBlock Operator
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